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Monday, 21 January 2019

Tribute Mondays: Mal Waldron

Malcolm Earl " Mal " Waldron (August 16, 1925 – December 2, 2002)
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Jazz Pianist, Composer and Arranger, Mal Waldron, led his own Band from1950 onwards and also worked in Bands led by John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy and others. He was a studio musician on dozens of Albums and Composed for others. His catalog includes 100 Albums as Bandleader and over 70 Albums by others. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Waldron, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Dream doll and Left alone

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mal_Waldron
Background information
Birth nameMalcolm Earl Waldron
BornAugust 16, 1925
New York CityNew York, United States
DiedDecember 2, 2002 (aged 77)
Brussels, Belgium
GenresAvant-garde jazz
Hard bop
Modal jazz
Post-bop
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger
InstrumentsPiano
Years activeEarly 1950s–2002
Associated actsGene AmmonsBillie HolidaySteve LacyJeanne LeeJackie McLeanCharles Mingus

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